Cataract Patient Videos
Cataract surgery testimonials in the words of our patients, who discuss the results of their surgeries. They love their NEWSOM EYES!
Cataract patients on their results
Kathy Scruggs: she could see perfectly right after surgery
Michelle Skorker: blinded by cataracts, now seeing beautifully
Sarah Diaz: her cataract surgery story
Why these stories sound alike
Almost every cataract patient describes the same two things: how quick the procedure was, and how much colour came back. Cataracts dull contrast and yellow everything so gradually that people forget what white looks like.
The surgery itself takes 10 to 20 minutes under anesthetic drops, and you go home the same day. What varies between these patients is the lens each of them chose, and that is the part worth thinking about in advance.
Results are individual. These are real patients describing real outcomes, not a guarantee of what any particular eye will do.
- 10–20 minutes for the procedure itself.
- Same-day discharge from an AAAHC-accredited surgery center.
- Lens choice is what makes each result different.
Questions these stories raise
Are these real Newsom Eye patients?
Yes. Every video on this page is a Newsom Eye cataract patient describing their own surgery and result in their own words.
What results should I expect?
Results vary from person to person, and the vision you end up with depends on your eye, your cataract and the lens you choose. These stories are individual experiences, not a promise of a specific outcome.
How long does cataract surgery take?
The procedure itself is usually 10 to 20 minutes. Plan on two to three hours at the surgery center from check-in to discharge, and expect to go home the same day.
When will I see clearly after surgery?
Many patients notice a difference within a day or two, though vision continues settling for several weeks. Your surgeon will tell you what to expect for your eye.
Which lens did these patients choose?
Lens choice is individual. Options range from standard monofocal implants to customized lenses and the RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens, whose prescription is adjusted after surgery.
Can I speak to a patient who has had this done?
Ask at your consultation. We can often point you to patients with a similar prescription, lifestyle or lens choice to yours.
Where can I see more patient stories?
Our testimonials page collects patient videos across cataract surgery, LASIK, EVO ICL, the Light Adjustable Lens and glaucoma.
How do I get started?
Book a cataract evaluation at any of our five Florida locations. It establishes whether you need surgery yet and, if so, which lens fits how you live.
Five Convenient Florida Locations
Sebring
4211 US Highway 27 NSebring, FL 33870(863) 385-1544
Carrollwood
13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 200Tampa, FL 33618(813) 908-2020
South Tampa
113 S Armenia AveTampa, FL 33609(813) 908-2020
Brooksville
14543 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613(352) 596-4030
Gainesville
2521 NW 41 StGainesville, FL 32606(352) 377-7733
Ready to write your own story?
Book a cataract evaluation at any of our five Florida locations and find out where you actually stand.